Accounts Assistant

Shropshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Location: Fourways- Whitchurch Shropshire

Hours: 40; Monday- Friday 09:00- 17:30

Permanent Full time

Salary: 27000 per annum

Fourways Whitchurch are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their small friendly and fast-paced team based in Shropshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide accounting support to the Financial Controller by maintaining the purchase ledger and bank accounts on sage within Fourways which is part of Lookers Motor Group.

Here at Fourways you will work closely with the Financial Controller on all aspects of the accounts while receiving on-going support to ensure you have the tools needed to succeed in your role.

Responsibilities

This is a broad role covering Sales Ledger Purchase Ledger and Bank as well as various month end tasks. Tasks include but not limited to:

Posting invoices supplier payments customer receipts non-supplier/customer transactions and employee expense claims onto sage
Prepare monthly payment run for review ensuring all supplier payments are kept up to date and reconcile month end balances to supplier statements
Assist with credit control as required
Run and distribute bank statements check daily bank payments and upload payments to the Bank and EchoSign to be authorised as required
Complete Daybooks reconciliations between Foursky and Sage agree group purchase ledger balances at year end and half year end to meet reporting deadlines and gather information for submission to the external auditors
Other Adhoc tasks as required by the Assistant Financial Controller

Qualifications

We would love to welcome on board a recent university graduate who is ready to take their first steps into the world of finance. Dont worry no prior accounts experience is required we can teach you everything you need to know! However we would also be super keen to talk to current Accounts Assistants.

There are lots of training opportunities available to accompany this role too. Keen to pursue professional Accounting qualifications We can certainly support you through your progression with Fourways.

We are looking for an individual with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn. Great attention to detail would also be fantastic as well as experience in using Excel.

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset and were committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. Thats why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career wellbeing and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
Enhanced family leave including 6 months full pay for maternity and adoption leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
Smart Health 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
Critical illness cover for peace of mind during lifes most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

MyView PayNow access a portion of your pay as you earn with features to stream save and track your money through a user-friendly app
Free Will writing services to help plan for the future
Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
Access to home and technology vouchers
bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination is inclusive and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application issuccessfulwe will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with includeverifying your recent employment address credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive adriving licence checkwill also be carried note all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

OverviewLocation: Fourways- Whitchurch Shropshire Hours: 40; Monday- Friday 09:00- 17:30Permanent Full timeSalary: 27000 per annumFourways Whitchurch are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their small friendly and fast-paced team based in Shropshire.This is a fantastic opportunity to provi...